June 1, 2026
It starts today: MND Action Month is here
The first of June marks the official start of MND Action Month — and people across Aotearoa…
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May 27, 2026
Cups and buckets overflow with aroha to support MND NZ
In July 2025, the hills of Karaka came alive with the clink of cups raised for a ‘Cuppa Tea for MND’, the squeals of an MND Ice Bucket Challenge, the calls of a bingo master, the quiet plink of teardrops…
Awareness, Fundraising
May 21, 2026
Handmade with aroha – Ceramics for MND NZ
The teacups and snack plates that carry aroha and purpose It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 7, 2026
Bunnings x MND NZ: Sausage sizzles, ice buckets, and making time count
Every week in Aotearoa, two people are diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Two more die from…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
May 5, 2026
MND Action Month 2026: Tip a bucket. Pour a brew. Make time count.
June is MND Action Month — a time to act, raise awareness, and make time count for…
Events, Fundraising, Personal Stories
April 29, 2026
Trek for MND: Three sisters on a mission to make time count
Three Auckland sisters are on a mission to make time count for people living with MND in…
Community, Events, Fundraising
March 12, 2026
Heritage house tours and afternoon teas for MND
Home-made afternoon teas, house tours and doll collections are a regular feature at John and Jenny Brunton’s…
Community, Events, Fundraising
February 16, 2026
Trek for MND – Abel Tasman 2026: A purposeful challenge for Kiwi workplaces
For many workplaces, 2026 is already shaping up to be a year where wellbeing, genuine connection, and…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
February 10, 2026
Silvia Hodel turns jewellery hobby into fundraiser to honour sister
In September 2016, Shauntelle Schreuder (L), a 40-year-old mother-of-two, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Shauntelle’s…
Community, Events, Fundraising
January 5, 2026
Ready for a Reset? Make Time Count with the Trek for MND
The New Year is here, and with it comes that familiar moment—the chance to reset, reconnect, and…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
December 10, 2025
When art mirrors life: the powerful layers of creativity
Helen Casey-MacDuff has a lifelong-artist’s view of the world and as an art educator she encourages others…
Awareness, Community, Fundraising
December 9, 2025
Jackie’s response: a 24-hour gym challenge
Photo: Jackie Keenan (R) rides with her dad, Craig, and sister Hannah When Jackie Keenan’s dad was…